October 30, 2025
Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
To prohibit the use of funds for an explosive nuclear weapons test.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the No Nuclear Testing Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Prohibition on use of funds for nuclear weapons test explosions
(a) In general
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026, or authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year before fiscal year 2026 and available for obligation as of the date of the enactment of this Act, may be obligated or expended to conduct or make preparations for any explosive nuclear weapons test that produces any yield.
(b) Rule of construction
Subsection (a) does not limit nuclear stockpile stewardship activities that are consistent with the zero-yield standard and other requirements under law.